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Telemedicine in the Generals Practitioners Office

40 participantsStarted 2019-12

Plain-language summary

Pediatrician does physical examination through telemedicine and in real life to see whether the telemedicine consultation corresponds with the real life examination. Goal is to determine: 1. Check practical feasability 2. Check whether there are no great objections for a larger study (ie. in case telemedicine consultation is much more unreliable to do a physical examination a larger study is deemed unsafe)

Who can participate

Age range

3 Months – 18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients with respiratory symptoms whom are referred by a general practitioner to be evaluated by a pediatrician Exclusion Criteria: * Infants younger than 2 months of age * 19 years and older * Ex-premature with post-conceptional age \<48 weeks * Congenital heart disease * Down Syndrome * Immune deficiency * Pre-existent pulmonary disorder (Broncho-pulmonary dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis) * Pre-existent neurological disorders * Apnea's * Patients with respiratory distress with dehydration symptoms * Patients who have already been treated with salbutamol inhalers of nebulizer - Emergency patient with respiratory insufficiency * Technical problems which cause a delay longer than 10 minutes before a video-connection is made * expected delay before commencing telemedicine consultation of longer than 30 minutes

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Discharge or admitted?

Timeframe: within 30-60 minutes after inclusion

Respiratory Observation Scale

Timeframe: within 30-60 minutes after inclusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04168554

SponsorRijnstate Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-11

Contact for this trial

Mendel Ottow, Drs, MD

+31880058888 mottow@rijnstate.nl

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